Former Congresswoman Katie Porter is addressing concerns about her campaign for California governor after two videos showing her in heated exchanges with a journalist and a staffer went viral.
Porter has apologized, saying that she "could have handled things better," and acknowledged that she can be tough but needs to better express appreciation for her team.
"I feel like this is unnecessarily argumentative. What is your question?"
Her rivals in the 2026 governor’s race have criticized her, with some suggesting the exchange shows she is unfit for the job.
Porter's behavior has sparked controversy, with one video showing her becoming agitated with a Sacramento TV reporter and nearly cutting the interview short after being asked follow-up questions.
Author's summary: Katie Porter apologizes for her behavior.